Description
This savory garlic butter beef recipe features tender beef strips coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with linguine. It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- Salt for pasta water
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak or flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Extra parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- Pat the beef slices dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the wine (or broth) and Worcestershire sauce. Let it bubble for about 1 minute. Add thyme and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Add the beef back to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Pour in the heavy cream and toss everything together.
- Add parmesan cheese and continue tossing until the sauce is silky. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parmesan.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Do not overcook the beef.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Ensure your pan is hot before adding the beef for a good sear.
- Beef can be sliced and seasoned up to 24 hours ahead.
- Garlic butter sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated.
- Leftovers keep for 2-3 days and can be reheated gently with a splash of cream or pasta water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 600-700
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g
- Sodium: Approx. 500-700mg
- Fat: Approx. 35-45g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 1-2g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-150mg